It is estimated approximately 306 babies die unnecessarily each year in the United States due to Shaken Baby Syndrome. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, as many as 1,000-3,000 babies suffer severe irreversible brain injury.

This is the second year the ladies over at Aspen View Holiday Retirement have been raising awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome in our local hospitals. The ladies from Aspen View knitted over 800 purple hats to split between St.Vincent Healthcare and Billings Clinic. Florence Massey, a resident of Aspen View, said they have been busy knitting and crocheting purple hats all year to help educate the new mothers and fathers on the dangers of shaking your baby. She said if your baby is crying you can put a purple hat on them as a helpful reminder to be calm and patient with them.

Why purple? Purple is an acronym describing the time in an infant's life when he or she cries in a certain pattern, also known as the period of purple crying.

Peak of Crying: Crying increases and peaks around 2 months of age.Unexpected: Crying comes and goes for no reason.Resists Soothing: Crying continues no matter what you do.Pain-like Face: Crying baby may look like they are in pain, but may not be.Long Lasting: Crying can last as much as 5 hours per day, or more.Evening: Crying happens more in the evening.

Jennifer Villavicencio Gonzalez, a RN at St. V’s, said “The purple is the Period of PURPLE Crying, and it talks about Shaken Baby Syndrome and ways to help prevent it, and I feel like that purple is a visual cue for the parents to remember ‘Oh my nurse talked about this and told me the risks for Shaken Baby Syndrome.’”

“We want these babies to be healthy, and happy, and have good lives, and so if we can just prevent some of this we'll just keep on making hats,” said Florence Massey, a resident of Aspen View.

You can find more information on Shaken Baby Syndrome at dontshake.org.

A juvenile man has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase Sunday afternoon. According to the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was picked up in Lockwood by the owner of a pickup truck.

A juvenile man has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase Sunday afternoon. According to the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was picked up in Lockwood by the owner of a pickup truck.

With the NAIA Women's National Basketball Tournament proving to be a success once again for Billings, it begs the question...does Billings need another arena to host large sporting events? Monday, Big Sky Economic Development will host a presentation with the findings in it's Yellowstone County Sports Facilities Feasibility Study. According to a press release, the study will provide findings on Yellowstone County's market needs assessment, community input, financial analysis, opportu...

With the NAIA Women's National Basketball Tournament proving to be a success once again for Billings, it begs the question...does Billings need another arena to host large sporting events? Monday, Big Sky Economic Development will host a presentation with the findings in it's Yellowstone County Sports Facilities Feasibility Study. According to a press release, the study will provide findings on Yellowstone County's market needs assessment, community input, financial analysis, opportu...

ROUNDUP, Mont. (AP) - Flood warnings and advisories are being issued for parts of Montana due to ice jams and melting snow. Musselshell County authorities are warning residents in low-lying areas to watch for flooding caused by ice jams in the Musselshell River.

ROUNDUP, Mont. (AP) - Flood warnings and advisories are being issued for parts of Montana due to ice jams and melting snow. Musselshell County authorities are warning residents in low-lying areas to watch for flooding caused by ice jams in the Musselshell River.

Sonic believes America is ready to wash down their burgers with some frozen pickle juice. The fast food chain plans to unveil a pickle juice slush for a limited time starting this June. As the name suggests, the drink is a snow cone-like beverage flavored with pickle juice and colored bright green.

Sonic believes America is ready to wash down their burgers with some frozen pickle juice. The fast food chain plans to unveil a pickle juice slush for a limited time starting this June. As the name suggests, the drink is a snow cone-like beverage flavored with pickle juice and colored bright green.

Musselshell County DES has issued a flood advisory for residents in Riverside, Mine Road and lower areas of Roundup. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential evacuation should the ice jams at Golden Creek and Horse Thief break. The Musselshell County Sheriff's Department will be going door to door notifying residents and giving them additional information. This advisory is from Saturday until Sunday at 2:30 pm.

Musselshell County DES has issued a flood advisory for residents in Riverside, Mine Road and lower areas of Roundup. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential evacuation should the ice jams at Golden Creek and Horse Thief break. The Musselshell County Sheriff's Department will be going door to door notifying residents and giving them additional information. This advisory is from Saturday until Sunday at 2:30 pm.

A juvenile man has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase Sunday afternoon. According to the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was picked up in Lockwood by the owner of a pickup truck.

A juvenile man has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase Sunday afternoon. According to the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was picked up in Lockwood by the owner of a pickup truck.

With the NAIA Women's National Basketball Tournament proving to be a success once again for Billings, it begs the question...does Billings need another arena to host large sporting events? Monday, Big Sky Economic Development will host a presentation with the findings in it's Yellowstone County Sports Facilities Feasibility Study. According to a press release, the study will provide findings on Yellowstone County's market needs assessment, community input, financial analysis, opportu...

With the NAIA Women's National Basketball Tournament proving to be a success once again for Billings, it begs the question...does Billings need another arena to host large sporting events? Monday, Big Sky Economic Development will host a presentation with the findings in it's Yellowstone County Sports Facilities Feasibility Study. According to a press release, the study will provide findings on Yellowstone County's market needs assessment, community input, financial analysis, opportu...

ROUNDUP, Mont. (AP) - Flood warnings and advisories are being issued for parts of Montana due to ice jams and melting snow. Musselshell County authorities are warning residents in low-lying areas to watch for flooding caused by ice jams in the Musselshell River.

ROUNDUP, Mont. (AP) - Flood warnings and advisories are being issued for parts of Montana due to ice jams and melting snow. Musselshell County authorities are warning residents in low-lying areas to watch for flooding caused by ice jams in the Musselshell River.